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12 Best Sensory Toys for Babies

1. Beiens Touch and Feel Crinkle Cloth Books: Together the bright colors, crinkle texture, squeaker, and soft textured animal tails will...

Jan 26, 20233 min read

PATCH WORK: Seven Skills Kids Can Master While Picking Pumpkins

1. Body Awareness Lift and move pumpkins on the pumpkin mountain to find the perfect pumpkin. You and your child will build endurance and...

Oct 12, 20192 min read

Infant Massage

Awhile back, I took an infant massage course with certified infant massage (IM) instructor and physical therapist Esther Perl. Now infant...

Feb 13, 20192 min read

3 Steps to Making your Child’s Morning Easier

Mornings are a particularly challenging time of day for children with sensory processing disorder, autism and executive function...

Jan 4, 20193 min read

DRESS-UP FOR SUCCESS: Halloween Hints for Children who are Hypersensitive to Touch

Although Halloween is an exciting time of year and many children are eager to dress up as a favorite character or personality, for...

Oct 10, 20182 min read

Triggers for Kids with Autism & SPD Infographic

If you would like to purchase a full resolution version of our infographic please e-mail us: office@potsot.com #Infographic #Autism #SPD...

May 17, 20181 min read

Make Your Own (Pint-Sized) Christmas Tree

This adorable craft project caught my eye while I searched for holiday projects to make with the children at Pediatric Occupational...

Dec 17, 20172 min read

Holiday Party Survival Tip

Modified participation is better than opting out completely. If being in the midst of the celebratory chaos is too much for a child who...

Dec 13, 20171 min read

9 Tips for Surviving and Thriving at Holiday Parties

The Challenge Parties and other unfamiliar or crowded venues, such as the mall, movies, amusement parks, and live performances, are often...

Nov 15, 20172 min read

SCENTED TURKEYs : A Multi-sensory THANKSGIVING extravaganza in 4 easy steps!

Turn your Thanksgiving holiday preparations into a multi-sensory extravaganza for all of your children, especially those with sensory...

Nov 12, 20172 min read